Russell County Sheriff’s Office

A domestic disturbance turned into a manhunt Friday afternoon in Russell County.

According to a news release from the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to 244 E. Eighth, Bunker Hill, domestic disturbance.

Deputies responded and met the male party of the domestic driving west on Homer Road in a white GMC pickup. Deputies attempted a traffic stop and a pursuit began. The vehicle fled by driving on the railroad tracks and through fields, according to authorities.

Sheriff John R. Fletcher said the vehicle chase ended when the driver — identified as David Allen Combs — stopped his vehicle at 190th and Fairfield Road. A manhunt began and, after several hours, the suspect was located and reportedly resisted arrest.

Combs was tased several times before being taken into custody, Fletcher said, adding he refused medical treatment and was taken to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, where he was placed under arrest on suspicion of domestic battery, driving while suspended, felony fleeing and eluding, and several other traffic violations.

Agencies involved in the manhunt included the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Russell Police Department, Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, and the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office.